The Mug Shot of Donald Trump
Joe Sudbay is hosting once again for John. He talks about the circus of Trump turning himself in to be booked in the Georgia RICO case. Mitch from Kent State calls in to talk about the GOP presidential primary debate. Then, he welcomes Alex Burness, staff writer for Bolts politics magazine. They discuss voting rights being revoked in Kentucky and Virginia. Next, Joe chats with Ann Warner, CEO of WREN - Women's Rights and Empowerment Network about abortion restrictions in South Carolina. And then lastly, Joe interviews Tennessee Democrat activist Aftyn Behn, about her bid to be the next representative for House District 51.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
25 Aug 20231h 7min
The First GOP Presidential Debate
Joe Sudbay is guest hosting again. He gives a preview to the first Republican presidential primary debate held in Milwaukee. Then he welcomes Rob Verchick, who is a legal scholar known for his studies and advocacy related to environmental law and climate change adaptation, they talk about the climate crisis. Next, Joe speaks with journalist, author, and talk radio host Michelangelo Signorile on reactions to the GOP debates. Then wrapping it up, he chats with Andrew Lawrence of Media Matters on Fox TV and the Republican presidential debate.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
24 Aug 20231h 15min
Trump's Co-defendants Say His Attorneys Encouraged Them to Lie
Joe Sudbay is again filling in while John is on vacation. He talks about Trump's co-defendants turning themselves in to Georgia authorities and switching to independent attorneys so they can tell the truth without repercussion. Then, he talks with award-winning multimedia journalist Brooke Binkowski on the Republican presidential primary debates, the disinformation about the border, and GOP attacks on the LGBTQ community. Next, he interviews John Russell, politics writer at The Holler. They discuss his work with More Perfect Union which is a progressive non-profit news media organization that specializes in video reporting and opinion coverage about the American labor movement and economic policy. They highlight his surprising video of MAGA opinions taken at a Trump rally. And finally he chats with Dr. Tracy Pearson about all things Trump related and other current news.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
23 Aug 20231h 28min
Trump's Bail Agreement in Georgia
John is on vacation and Joe Sudbay is guest hosting. He opens the show with the latest headlines including Trump's announcement that he will turn himself in to Georgia authorities on Aug 24th. He also talks about the upcoming GOP presidential primary debates. Then. he interviews the president of Alliance for American Manufacturing - Paul Scott and they talk about employment, the economy, and future of manufacturing in America. Next, he speaks with historian and author Kathleen Frydl on Fascists, Fentanyl and her new forthcoming book "Liberalism and The Reinvention of the Corporate Person". Then lastly, Joe recounts a hate crime where a California store owner was fatally shot in a dispute over her pride flag. The suspect was shot and killed by police. He takes a call from Stephen in Kentucky.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
22 Aug 20231h 7min
Top 10 Questions That Should Be Asked at The Republican Primary Debates
John's monologue today features the top news headlines and he discusses the upcoming GOP presidential debates. He then runs down the top questions he would ask if he was moderator of the debates. He also gives up his big winner of the week for "Fake Christian Friday" - Pastor Greg Locke and takes a call from Debbie in North Carolina about corruption in her state. Then, he interviews activist, educator, and movement builder Kim Samuel about her new book “On Belonging: Finding Connection in an Age of Isolation”. Next, John welcomes his latest Hollywood Comedy Panel: Mona Shaikh, Sarah Halstead, and Rich Chassler. They discuss Hurricane Hilary, the Republican presidential debates, and Donald Trump's many problems. They chat with Stephen in Kentucky and Rachel in L.A. Then to close it up they talk about the Maui fire, the demise of Twitter, and the SAG strike. Then they play "The Unpopular Opinion Game".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
22 Aug 20231h 27min
Spotlight on 4 American Heroes
John Interviews Professor of Shakespeare Studies Farah Karim Cooper. They talk about her new book "The Great White Bard: How to Love Shakespeare While Talking About Race". Then he speaks with New Jersey Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman about The Inflation Reduction Act, The Housing Is a Human Right Act, and The Pact Act. And then John chats with directors Stanley Nelson and Valerie Scoon. They discuss their new Hulu documentary "Sound of the Police" which spotlights the historically “fraught relationship” between African Americans and law enforcement.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
19 Aug 20231h 4min
Trump's Lawyers Block Him From Giving His Exoneration Speech
Today John talks about the news of the day and then discusses the latest Trump legal news and the GOP's newest efforts to grift off the Georgia election interference indictment. He then chats with Prof. Corey Brettschneider about the 2024 GOP presidential hopefuls and all things Trump. And returning once again - author and lecturer Lawrence Ross joins the crew to speak about systemic racism and African American history. They take a call from Herschel in Ohio. Then finally, more with Lawrence, plus a call from El in Philly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
18 Aug 20231h 26min
The Benefits of The Inflation Reduction Act
John discusses the one year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act and talks about Biden's celebration speech touting the benefits to America including lower health care costs and speeding up the transition to clean energy. Then he interviews author Teresa Strasser about her new book “Making It Home: Life Lessons from a Season of Little League" which is a funny memoir about family, grief, and moving forward. Then his Hollywood Comedy Panel joins him: Raja Michael, Matt Kirshen, and Lenny Shelton. They chat about the Maui fire, abortion, and Trump. Next, they take calls from Richie in L.A., Delani in Missouri, and play the Unpopular Opinion Game. Then wrapping it up , Chris chooses the winner of the Unpopular Opinion Game.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
17 Aug 20231h 19min
